2026-09-23T11:57:56-05:00 2025-12-31 390859910 BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP 999 THIRD AVENUE SUITE 2800 SEATTLE WA 98104 990 2025-01-01 910974503 COLUMBIA LEGAL SERVICES COLU 2064645911 1301 FIFTH AVENUE 1200 SEATTLE WA 98101 JEFFREY GRANT PRESIDENT 2064645911 2026-09-22 1 EMINA O CRESSWELL P01217304 2063026500 2026-09-22 2025 JENNIFER WERDELL 1301 FIFTH AVENUE 1200 SEATTLE WA 98101 12802104 0 X WWW.COLUMBIALEGAL.ORG X 1976 WA WE HOLD OURSELVES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER ACTORS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE ROOT CAUSES OF RACISM AND THEIR MANIFESTATION IN UNFAIR TREATMENT AND INEQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES, POWER, AND OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON RACE. WE ADVOCATE FOR LAWS THAT ADVANCE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND RACIAL EQUITY THROUGH A MODEL OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MOVEMENT LAWYERING USING THE LEGAL TOOLS OF POLICY, ADVOCACY AND IMPACT LITIGATION. WE IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE (1) WE ARE ALL FREE AND NOT CAGED IN PRISONS, JAILS, OR IMMIGRATION DETENTION; (2) HAVE EQUITABLE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS REGARDLESS OF OUR INCARCERATION OR IMMIGRATION STATUS; AND (3) ARE ABLE TO EXERCISE OUR COLLECTIVE POWER TO BUILD AND SUPPORT HEALTHY, ECONOMICALLY STABLE, AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. 13 13 54 18 0 0 752604 11912840 2500 110258 24658 483611 372038 55248 1151800 12561957 0 0 0 0 5425673 6494954 0 0 153957 1934481 1526360 7360154 8021314 -6208354 4540643 14711078 18974576 4327892 3960213 10383186 15014363 X COLUMBIA LEGAL SERVICES ADVOCATES FOR LAWS THAT ADVANCE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RACIAL EQUITY FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY. OUR WORK IS TO END EXCLUSIONARY POLICIES THAT HAVE INVESTED IN WALLS AND BARS RATHER THAN INVESTING IN PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY POWER. 0 0 5145195 141143 SEE SCHEDULE OLEGAL SERVICES: THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED MOVEMENT LAWYERING AND A SYSTEMIC APPROACH, WE ARE SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES AND MOVEMENTS BY BRINGING DEEP LEGAL EXPERTISE THAT IS GROUNDED IN AND STRONGLY GUIDED BY AN UNDERSTANDING OF RACE EQUITY.CASES IN LITIGATION OR THAT HAVE BEEN LITIGATED DURING 2025:UNITED FARM WORKERS OF AMERICA, ET AL V. GREENWOOD MUSHROOM SUNNYSIDE IA, LLC:THIS LAWSUIT IS TO ENFORCE THE LITTLE NORRIS-LAGUARDIA ACT AND RETALIATION PROTECTIONS FOR UNION ACTIVITY.THE WORKERS WHO ARE IMPACTED ARE IMMIGRANTS AND LARGELY WOMEN. THESE WORKERS ARE FIGHTING FOR BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS FREE OF HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION AND THEY WANT TO IMPROVE THE WORKPLACE BY ORGANIZING. THIS LAWSUIT AIMS TO EMPOWER WORKERS BY ADDRESSING THE UNEQUAL BARGAINING POWER BETWEEN WORKERS IN PARTICULAR IMMIGRANT WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS. THIS CASE IS CURRENTLY ON APPEAL TO THE WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT. THE WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT WILL DECIDE WHETHER AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT THE WORKERS SIGNED AFTER THE COMPANY THEY WERE WORKING FOR WAS TAKEN OVER BY GREENWOOD TO STAY EMPLOYED IS UNCONSCIONABLE. NO FEES HAVE BEEN SOUGHT AT THIS TIME.EVELIA GONZALEZ, ET AL V. GREENWOOD MUSHROOM SUNNYSIDE IA, LLC:THIS IS A CLASS ACTION TO ENFORCE THE FARM LABOR CONTRACTING ACT (FLCA) WHICH AFFORDS CIVIL PENALTIES TO FARM WORKERS WHOSE EMPLOYERS/CONTRACTORS FAIL TO REGISTER WITH THE STATE.THE CASE ALLEGES THAT GREENWOOD WAS A CONTRACTOR OF INSTAR AND WAS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR. THE FAILURE TO REGISTER WAS A VIOLATION OF THE ACT, AS WELL AS THEIR FAILURE TO CARRY AND EXHIBIT A FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR LICENSE, FAILURE TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF A BOND, AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE CLASS WITH REQUIRED DISCLOSURES. THESE FLCA REQUIREMENTS PROTECT FARM WORKERS, AS THESE DISCLOSURES HELP WORKERS UNDERSTAND WHO THEY ARE WORKING FOR AND WHAT THEY WILL BE PAID, AMONG OTHER THINGS. NO FEES HAVE BEEN SOUGHT AT THIS TIME.RAMON TORRES HERNANDEZ AND FAMILIAS UNIDAS POR LA JUSTICIA AFL-CIO V US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR:THIS CASE WAS FILED IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON STATE TO ENFORCE H-2A WORKER WAGE PROTECTIONS IN LIGHT OF THE ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) CALCULATIONS FOR THE 2019 WAGES.THIS LAWSUIT WAS FILED TO COMPEL DOL TO PROPERLY CALCULATE PREVAILING WAGES IN WASHINGTON H-2A CONTRACTS. DOL'S CALCULATIONS UNDERMINE FARM WORKER WAGES AS THEY RESULT IN LOWER MINIMUM HOURLY WAGES INSTEAD OF TRADITIONALLY HIGHER EARNINGS BASED ON PIECE-RATE WAGES (WORKERS COMPENSATED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF POUNDS OR BINS OF FRUIT HARVESTED PER DAY). THE PROPER CALCULATION WOULD ENSURE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN HARVEST WAGES ARE PAID TO THOUSANDS OF FARM WORKERS.A FEE PETITION WAS FILED SEEKING $437,432.99 IN ATTORNEY FEES. HOWEVER, THE DISTRICT COURT CUT THE FEE REQUEST AND ONLY AWARDED $109,358.25. THE DISTRICT COURT'S ORDER WAS APPEALED. ON JUNE 25, 2026, THE APPEALS COURT REVERSED THE DISTRICT COURT'S FEE AWARD AND REMANDED THE CASE BACK TO THE DISTRICT COURT FOR AN UPWARD ADJUSTMENT OF THE FEE AWARD. FAMILIAS UNIDAS POR LA JUSTICIA AFL-CIO V US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR:THIS CASE WAS FILED IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON STATE TO ENFORCE H-2A WORKER WAGE PROTECTIONS IN LIGHT OF THE ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) CALCULATIONS AND TO CHALLENGE NEW PREVAILING WAGE REGULATIONS THAT TOOK EFFECT ON NOVEMBER 14, 2022. THIS LAWSUIT WAS FILED TO COMPEL DOL TO PROPERLY CALCULATE PREVAILING WAGES IN WASHINGTON H-2A CONTRACTS. DOL'S CALCULATIONS UNDERMINE FARM WORKER WAGES AS THEY RESULT IN LOWER MINIMUM HOURLY WAGES INSTEAD OF TRADITIONALLY HIGHER EARNINGS BASED ON PIECE-RATE WAGES (WORKERS COMPENSATED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF POUNDS OR BINS OF FRUIT HARVESTED PER DAY). THE PROPER CALCULATION WOULD ENSURE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN HARVEST WAGES ARE PAID TO THOUSANDS OF FARM WORKERS. IN ADDITION, THE CASE SEEKS TO CHALLENGE A NEW RULE THAT ELIMINATES PREVAILING WAGES AFTER ONE YEAR LEAVING NO PREVAILING WAGE IN PLACE AND REDUCING THE WAGES FOR FARMWORKERS. NO FEES HAVE BEEN SOUGHT AT THIS TIME.BELL V. WA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS:CHALLENGE THE STATE'S USE OF PRESUMPTIVE POSITIVE DRUG TESTING KITS WHEN SEARCHING FOR ILLICIT SUBSTANCES IN PRISON FACILITIES. THE CASE INVOLVES A POSSIBLE CLASS OF MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE WHO WERE SUBJECTED TO DRUG TESTING WITH A HIGH RATE OF FALSE POSITIVES. THE STATE RELIED ON THIS UNRELIABLE TESTING TO ACCUSE AND PUNISH PEOPLE FOR DRUG USE WITHOUT SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE. AS A RESULT, MANY PEOPLE WERE PLACED IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT, LOST GOOD CONDUCT TIME, AND REMAINED IN PRISON LONGER, DESPITE NOT COMMITTING THE ALLEGED INFRACTIONS AND HAVING NO MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE THE ACCUSATIONS. SEEKING REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE OR COURT RULE. CASE IS ONGOING; NO FEES HAVE BEEN RECOVERED. TA'AFULISIA V. WA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES:SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ENFORCEMENT - CHALLENGE THE STATE'S TRANSFER OF 43 CLASS MEMBERS FROM A JUVENILE REHABILITATION FACILITY TO ADULT PRISON. THE CASE INVOLVED ENFORCING A LAW RECOGNIZING THAT YOUNG PEOPLE NEED ACCESS TO THE EDUCATION, PROGRAMING, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, AND A HIGHER DEGREE OF SAFETY OFFERED BY JUVENILE REHABILITATION FACILITIES UP TO THE AGE OF 25. HOWEVER, THE STATE ROUTINELY TRANSFERRED YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ITS CUSTODY TO ADULT PRISONS WITH NO WARNING, PROCESS, OR OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE THEIR TRANSFERS. EVEN AFTER A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT HAD BEEN REACHED BETWEEN THE PARTIES IN OCTOBER 2023, THE STATE CONTINUED ITS PRACTICE OF MOVING YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 25 TO ADULT PRISONS. FEES SOUGHT: $585,000.00 IN ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ENFORCEMENT. RECEIVED IN 2026. K.J.H. V. WA DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING:CHALLENGE THE STATE'S PRACTICE OF SELLING CONFIDENTIAL AND SEALED JUVENILE RECORDS TO THIRD-PARTY BACKGROUND CHECK COMPANIES. THIS WAS A TEST CASE THAT WAS RESOLVED THROUGH THE STATE'S MEDIATION PROCESS. DURING MEDIATION, RECORDS REVEALED THAT OVER 1000 RECORDS HAD A SEALING ORDER BUT WERE NOT FLAGGED AS SEALED BY THE STATE'S SYSTEM. DISCOLSURE OF SEALED JUVENILE RECORDS CREATED BARRIERS TO PEOPLE IN SECURING HOUSING, JOBS, AND ANY OTHER OPPORTUNITY WHERE BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE UTILIZED. NO FEES WERE SOUGHT OR RECEIVED. AMICUS IN MIKRAE E. PRESTON V. SB&C, LTD:FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE WASHINGTON CODIFIED ITS CHARITY CARE LAWS, THE WASHINGTON STATE SUPREME COURT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER A QUESTION REGARDING A COLLECTION AGENCY'S DUTIES BEFORE COLLECTING ON A HOSPITAL DEBT FROM PATIENTS WHO HAD NOT BEEN SCREENED OR NOTIFIED OF THEIR ELIGIBILITY.COLUMBIA LEGAL SERVICES COLLABORATED WITH A PARTNER ORGANIZATION TO JOINTLY FILE AN AMICUS BRIEF IN THE WASHINGTON STATE SUPREME COURT IN SUPPORT OF PATIENT'S RIGHTS TO PRE-COLLECTION NOTICE. AMICI'S ARGUMENTS WERE ROOTED IN THE LEGISLATURE'S LONG-STANDING INTENT TO PROTECT CHARITY CARE ELIGIBLE WASHINGTONIANS FROM UNFAIR COLLECTIONS, THE CASCADE OF CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM A JUDICIAL SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS COLLECTION AGENCIES TO UNDERMINE THAT INTENT AND SECURE JUDGMENTS AGAINST CHARITY CARE ELIGIBLE CONSUMERS, AND THE GROWING RISK TO THE PUBLIC IF THIS PRACTICE IS NOT STOPPED DUE TO SWEEPING FEDERAL CHANGES TO MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY.NO FEES SOUGHT OR RECEIVED. CREDIT SERVICE V. QUIROZ:MEDICAL DEBT COLLECTION DEFENSE. CHALLENGE DEBT COLLECTOR'S ATTEMPT TO IGNORE WA LAW REQUIRING HOSPITALS AND COLLECTION AGENCIES TO OFFER AND ABIDE BY CHARITY CARE. VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL BY DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS WAS AN INDIVIDUAL CASE THAT WAS RESOLVED BY THE DEBT COLLECTOR'S VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL. THIS HELPS INFORM BROADER ADVOCACY AROUND HOSPITAL AND COLLECTION AGENCY PRACTICES. ENFORCEMENT OF THE CHARITY CARE LAWS, EVEN IN INDIVIDUAL CASES, HELPS REINFORCE TO HOSPITALS THAT THERE IS POTENTIAL LIABILITY IN EVEN THE SMALLEST MEDICAL DEBTS BEING IMPROPERLY SENT TO COLLECTION AGENCIES. NO FEES SOUGHT OR RECEIVED. 5145195 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 56 0 1 54 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X HEATHER MUSTONEN 2062878611 1301 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 1200 SEATTLE WA 98101 JEFFREY GRANT PRESIDENT 0.66 X X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN ALBRECHT VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 4/25) 0.58 X X 0 0 0 JAMILA JOHNSON TREASURER 0.58 X X 0 0 0 JORDAN CLARK SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 E MACY STORMONT BOARD MEMBER 0.25 X 0 0 0 BRENDA CARLSTROM BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/25) 0.25 X 0 0 0 BERNICE J BLESSING BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/25) 0.33 X 0 0 0 RUTHY AB GONZALEZ BOARD MEMBER 0.25 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY E HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER 0.33 X 0 0 0 STEVEN MARCHESE BOARD MEMBER 0.25 X 0 0 0 CARMEN MIRELES BOARD MEMBER 0.25 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW MOERSFELDER BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/25) 0.25 X 0 0 0 BRENDA MORBAUCH BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/25) 0.25 X 0 0 0 NYJAT ROSE-AKINS BOARD MEMBER 0.25 X 0 0 0 BRADEN PENCE BOARD MEMBER 0.25 X 0 0 0 ECI AMEH BOARD MEMBER 0.25 X 0 0 0 ROBERT TE WINKEL BOARD MEMBER 0.25 X 0 0 0 SERGIO GARCIDUENAS-SEASE BOARD MEMBER 0.25 X 0 0 0 MERF EHMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 9/25) 35.00 X 294762 0 26468 ANNA SULLIVAN INTERIM EXEC. DIR./PEOPLE & CULTURE 35.00 X 157125 0 1897 EMIJAH SMITH DIR. OF EQUITY & COMMUNITY (THRU 10/25) 35.00 X 203532 0 14242 BLANCA RODRIGUEZ DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY 35.00 X 138045 0 15937 ANTONIO GINATTA POLICY DIRECTOR 35.00 X 133812 0 32980 JENNIFER DISKIN LITIGATION DIRECTOR 35.00 X 131329 0 25382 MARIA GARCIA DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY 35.00 X 129484 0 28405 1188089 0 145311 22 0 1 0 ASP 3150 RICHARDS RD SUITE 150 BELLEVUE WA 98005 ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING SERVICES 162925 CFO SELECTIONS LLC 3150 RICHARDS RD SUITE 150 BELLEVUE WA 98005 ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING SERVICES 130594 2 11912840 11912840 ATTORNEY FEES 541100 110258 110258 110258 30792 30792 25925 1562 24363 24363 24363 691404 238585 452819 452819 452819 SETTLEMENT AWARD INCOME 900099 30885 30885 30885 12561957 141143 0 507974 480252 366513 104672 9067 4709085 3599387 1024289 85409 148389 108591 35903 3895 758930 566477 168592 23861 398298 310995 79938 7365 48757 48757 293305 293305 8912 8912 69234 33379 35855 54301 12365 38286 3650 136763 7256 123161 6346 628246 553 627693 56723 32128 20325 4270 5492 5184 308 5118 5118 46544 1433 45111 37539 1012 36527 LITIGATION EXPENSE 82951 80751 2200 DUES AND FEES 37354 17948 16663 2743 MISCELLANEOUS 15121 1223 8747 5151 8021314 5145195 2722162 153957 716778 513984 150603 101347 8852263 13952570 1811 884 69170 128968 216974 183568 266102 33406 1339643 961827 3314708 3281590 14711078 18974576 954903 579149 150943 37936 3222046 3343128 4327892 3960213 X 1848909 1061794 8534277 13952569 10383186 15014363 14711078 18974576 4540643 90534 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 5327548 8178249 15189007 752604 11912840 41360248 5327548 8178249 15189007 752604 11912840 41360248 4233180 37127068 196588 256724 107136 93523 56717 710688 3412 63081 43935 321913 30885 463226 42534162 1130758 0.87290 0.85330 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 3,412. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 63,081. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 43,935. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 321,913. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 30,885. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 302 21712 22014 7845343 7867357 543368 135842 0 0 439313 494351 504878 543368 1981910 2972865 9251 22014 31265 109828 123588 126220 135842 495478 743217 320 302 622 0 1 X 22484 14387 8097 194490 169181 25309 33406 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 3125347 DEPOSITS 118307 CLIENT ESCROW FUNDS 32342 CASH HELD FOR OTHERS 5594 3281590 LEASE LIABILITY 3343128 3343128 12654196 90534 143 1562 92239 12561957 0 12561957 8023019 143 1562 1705 8021314 0 8021314 PART IV, LINE 2B: CLS ROUTINELY RECEIVES CLIENT FUNDS WHICH ARE HELD IN POOLED TRUST ACCOUNTS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE FUNDS ARE NEEDED FOR COSTS OR WHEN THEY ARE DISBURSED TO THE CLIENTS AS PART OF A SETTLEMENT. THE AMOUNTS IN THESE POOLED TRUST ACCOUNTS ARE RECORDED AS AN ASSET WITH A CORRESPONDING LIABILITY. CLS HAS NO INTEREST IN OR RIGHTS TO THESE FUNDS. DURING 2008, CLS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LEGAL FOUNDATION OF WASHINGTON TO ADMINISTER SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR CERTAIN LAW-RELATED CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THESE FUNDS ARE BEING HELD IN A SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNT AND DISTRIBUTED AS AGREED. THE AMOUNTS HELD FOR OTHERS ARE RECORDED AS AN ASSET WITH A CORRESPONDING LIABILITY. CLS HAS NO INTEREST IN OR RIGHTS TO THESE FUNDS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSES 1,562. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSES 1,562. X X X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MERF EHMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 9/25) 132510 0 0 0 162252 0 4000 0 22468 0 321230 0 0 0 EMIJAH SMITH DIR. OF EQUITY & COMMUNITY (THRU 10/ 107157 0 0 0 96375 0 1846 0 12396 0 217774 0 0 0 ANTONIO GINATTA POLICY DIRECTOR 133812 0 0 0 0 0 4000 0 28980 0 166792 0 0 0 ANNA SULLIVAN INTERIM EXEC. DIR./PEOPLE & CULTURE 157125 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1897 0 159022 0 0 0 MARIA GARCIA DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY 129484 0 0 0 0 0 3650 0 24755 0 157889 0 0 0 JENNIFER DISKIN LITIGATION DIRECTOR 131329 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25382 0 156711 0 0 0 BLANCA RODRIGUEZ DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY 138045 0 0 0 0 0 4000 0 11937 0 153982 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 4A THE ORGANIZATION PAID TWO EMPLOYEES SEVERANCE PAYMENTS TOTALING $258,627. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS AND CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE AUDIT BUDGET COMMITTEE (ABC) REVIEWS THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990, AND RESOLVES ANY ISSUE THAT COMES TO THEIR ATTENTION. AFTER THE ABC COMMITTEE HAS COMPLETED THEIR REVIEW, THE FORM 990 IN PDF FORMAT IS SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR COMMENT. AFTER THE BOARD COMMENT PERIOD, THE FORM 990 IS SIGNED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON A PERIODIC BASIS. THE POLICY IS MONITORED PERIODICALLY BY THE BOARD FOR ANY PERCEIVED OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS. IF A BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD PRESIDENT WOULD BE NOTIFIED AND HE OR SHE WOULD REQUEST THAT THE BOARD MEMBER RECUSE HIMSELF (HERSELF) FROM PARTICIPATING OR VOTING ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 LINE 15A: WE ENGAGE A FIRM WHO SPECIALIZES IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE REQUIRED DATA FROM WHICH THEY COMPARE TO THEIR RELEVANT MARKET DATA. DATA IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WHICH MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD DISCUSSES IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND VOTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS INFORMED OF THE CHANGES IN THE COMPENSATION AND INSTRUCTS THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT THE CHANGE. LINE 15B: WE ENGAGE A FIRM WHO SPECIALIZES IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE REQUIRED DATA FROM WHICH THEY COMPARE TO THEIR RELEVANT MARKET DATA. HR COMPLETES A LEVEL EVALUATION FOR EACH NEW HIRE, WHICH HELP DIRECTS WHERE THEIR COMPENSATION IS SET. DATA IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW COMPENSATION AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR IMPLEMENTS THE CHANGE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN WRITING.